But Sven Topel, chief executive of developer Brookgate, hit back at the criticisms, saying the scheme had "significant support from the local community and other stakeholders", and had brought £20 million of public benefits to Cambridge.

Now Brookgate is bringing forward plans for the next phase of regeneration in the Cambridge station area, dubbed the "Devonshire Quarter".

The plans, which include more flats, office space, and a multi-storey car park, would see buildings erected on land currently used as car parking next to the existing Cyclepoint.

An artist's impression of the planned 'Devonshire Quarter' at Cambridge station (Image: Brookgate)

Brookgate has submitted plans for the erection of two new buildings comprising 4,555sqm of floorspace including flats, 136 cycle parking spaces, and an Aparthotel (Class C1) including 125 suites.

As well as this, there are plans for a multi-storey car park providing 206 car parking spaces and 34 cycle parking spaces. There are also plans for new cafes in the area.